I have been getting micro needling for 10 months 4-5wks apart. I had 2 prp facials(not the deep one) and one mini fraxel session. I have noticed improvement, but feel I also have new smaller damage since starting treatment- if that makes sense. I also notice in pics taken from a distance outside that my face looks lumpy and never did before-could the mini fraxel have caused that? The nurse told me it was likely chronic inflammation from the regular micro needling. Your opinion on best treatment?
Answer: Field Subcision Work Well For Elevating & Smoothing General Atrophy & Depressed Scars In keeping with the principle that the simplest solutions are often the best solutions, consider "Field Subcision" for improving the general acne-related facial atrophy that makes the face appear gaunt and the overlying scars more prominent. Once this is done, then individual subcisions may be performed for elevating and smoothing residual boxcar and rolling scars and TCA CROSS used for improving ice pick scars and dilated pores. All of the aforementioned technqiues have distinct advantages over the use of "bells and whistles," light and energy-based devices; they have several decades of a proven track record for efficacy and safety in all skin types, while the expensive machines cannot say the same. The hard science to support their use lags well behind the heavy marketing to promote them. Microneedling is fine, but not as a monotherapy for deep acne scars. It is much better as a final "polishing" step for helping to blend treated areas with the surrounding normal skin. Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and not just any venue hawking thiis or that supposedly "next big thing" that it has just purchased. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Answer: Field Subcision Work Well For Elevating & Smoothing General Atrophy & Depressed Scars In keeping with the principle that the simplest solutions are often the best solutions, consider "Field Subcision" for improving the general acne-related facial atrophy that makes the face appear gaunt and the overlying scars more prominent. Once this is done, then individual subcisions may be performed for elevating and smoothing residual boxcar and rolling scars and TCA CROSS used for improving ice pick scars and dilated pores. All of the aforementioned technqiues have distinct advantages over the use of "bells and whistles," light and energy-based devices; they have several decades of a proven track record for efficacy and safety in all skin types, while the expensive machines cannot say the same. The hard science to support their use lags well behind the heavy marketing to promote them. Microneedling is fine, but not as a monotherapy for deep acne scars. It is much better as a final "polishing" step for helping to blend treated areas with the surrounding normal skin. Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and not just any venue hawking thiis or that supposedly "next big thing" that it has just purchased. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Options Hello,
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Options Hello,
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Scaring and best treatment plan Thank you for your question and pictures. Microneedling is a great treatment for acne scaring and multiple treatments are suggested. By looking at the pictures you provided, I would suggest researching the Sciton Profractional laser vs CO2 laser. Down time is needed after the procedures but, you will see a significant improvement with your acne scaring and over all texture of your skin,Best of luck,
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Scaring and best treatment plan Thank you for your question and pictures. Microneedling is a great treatment for acne scaring and multiple treatments are suggested. By looking at the pictures you provided, I would suggest researching the Sciton Profractional laser vs CO2 laser. Down time is needed after the procedures but, you will see a significant improvement with your acne scaring and over all texture of your skin,Best of luck,
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Consider venus Viva Dear patient, Your olive skin tone makes treating you slightly more challenging. I think you are on the right track but need much more aggressive treatments. I believe that you have 2 options: very aggressive CO2 laser with fillers and subcision or several sessions of a device called Venus Viva with Subcision and fillers.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Consider venus Viva Dear patient, Your olive skin tone makes treating you slightly more challenging. I think you are on the right track but need much more aggressive treatments. I believe that you have 2 options: very aggressive CO2 laser with fillers and subcision or several sessions of a device called Venus Viva with Subcision and fillers.
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Scarring treatment Hi,
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July 15, 2018
Answer: Scarring treatment Hi,
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